Headlight Bulb Replacement New Shape

#1 by oxfordsurveyors , Wed Nov 13, 2013 1:01 pm

Hi

I have bought some of the latest Osram Nightbreaker bulbs (Ultimate?) to change before winter.

Tried for some time to change them based on comprehensive handbook instructions (1. remove cover, 2. remove loom/plug, 3. replace bulb, 4. repeat backwards).

Cant even see how to get the loom/plug off the bulb without breaking it.

I have seen a couple of threads (here and elsewhere) where one will say how difficult it is and another wont mention it all.

Am I missing something? Is it the same with Classics and new shapes?

Should I just take it to Halfords and get them to fit their best bulbs and they can repair/replace any breakages?


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RE: Headlight Bulb Replacement New Shape

#2 by Basil , Wed Nov 13, 2013 1:05 pm

No its not the same mate, post ten plates are different bulbs, and by all accounts, a bit of a mare to get changed. I'm sure @Alan G or @LezT will have done some. They'll be on later


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RE: Headlight Bulb Replacement New Shape

#3 by marcosuk , Wed Nov 13, 2013 1:24 pm

When i replaced my bulbs, you just pull the connector off the back... I pulled the rubber off a wee bit first, then the connector off the back of the bulb.. They are a bit tight, so a wee wiggle might help... The bulb is held in place by a metal clip..


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RE: Headlight Bulb Replacement New Shape

#4 by oxfordsurveyors , Wed Nov 13, 2013 2:34 pm

Mine is new shape but 2008 plate. I cant see how to take connector off without breaking the small clips/lugs. Instead I put them in the wife's Focus which took approx 15 minutes.


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RE: Headlight Bulb Replacement New Shape

#5 by skotl , Wed Nov 13, 2013 3:55 pm

I had the same problem but it turned out to be mostly down to fear.
The cable+plug that goes into the bulb needs to be pulled away from the bulb. As in pulled. Hard.

Once you've got that away, you should be able to remove the rubber surround, push the wire clip, and remove the bulb.


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RE: Headlight Bulb Replacement New Shape

#6 by Gezza , Wed Nov 13, 2013 6:50 pm

I fitted night breakers in mine about a year ago - I found it very easy.
If you pull to hard, you'll end up breaking the plastic that holds the clip in place ( hinged end ) like I did on my classic
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RE: Headlight Bulb Replacement New Shape

#7 by oxfordsurveyors , Wed Nov 13, 2013 11:05 pm

Thanks for replies - will perservere.


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Bought August 2013 with 78k miles
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RE: Headlight Bulb Replacement New Shape

#8 by krutly , Thu Nov 14, 2013 2:14 pm

the first time mine wouldn't come out of my classic, I just bent the wire thingy enough to get the bulb out still attached to the holder and all was well. The second time I sadly forgot how I had done it previously and snapped the plastic bit that hinges the clip bit
a screw and panel fixing thingamy holds mine in place and has done for a few years now


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RE: Headlight Bulb Replacement New Shape

#9 by oxfordsurveyors , Sat Nov 30, 2013 9:10 pm

Hi

Dont know if anyone is interested but received an email from

powerbulbs.com

who as well as reducing price of nightbreakers (now called ultimate) also have a discount code giving further 20% off.

Use code

friday 20

and with standard free delivery pair of h4 bulbs for less than £20 delivered.

Only valid till Sunday.


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RE: Headlight Bulb Replacement New Shape

#10 by Nick , Sat Nov 30, 2013 9:15 pm

[quote=oxfordsurveyors|p193859]Hi

Dont know if anyone is interested but received an email from

powerbulbs.com

who as well as reducing price of nightbreakers (now called ultimate) also have a discount code giving further 20% off.

Use code

friday 20

and with standard free delivery pair of h4 bulbs for less than £20 delivered.

Only valid till Sunday.

(quote)
That's still dear for 2 bulbs, Lez is doing a pair of uprated bulbs for around £7.50ish


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RE: Headlight Bulb Replacement New Shape

#11 by oxfordsurveyors , Sat Nov 30, 2013 9:41 pm

Whats the spec of these uprated bulbs from Lez?

When I replaced the cheapo bulbs in another car with the nightbreakers I was not bowled over by the difference.


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Vented and drilled discs and Brembo pads, all new belts, new water pump, new crankshaft front oil seal at 85k miles
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RE: Headlight Bulb Replacement New Shape

#12 by Nick , Sat Nov 30, 2013 9:43 pm

Quote: oxfordsurveyors wrote in post #11
Whats the spec of these uprated bulbs from Lez?

When I replaced the cheapo bulbs in another car with the nightbreakers I was not bowled over by the difference.






They are 90w / 130 H4s, had them in mine a few months now.


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RE: Headlight Bulb Replacement New Shape

#13 by oxfordsurveyors , Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:28 pm

Are these road legal?


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Bought August 2013 with 78k miles
Vented and drilled discs and Brembo pads, all new belts, new water pump, new crankshaft front oil seal at 85k miles
K & N filter at 89k miles
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Dec 2015 132k miles


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RE: Headlight Bulb Replacement New Shape

#14 by Nick , Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:31 pm

Quote: oxfordsurveyors wrote in post #13
Are these road legal?


Not exactly but who will ever know, they are just a bit brighter than the Night breakers on dip.
They are far better on high beam.


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